Prince Yabo (24) is an urban ranger in Hillbrow situated at the Johannesburg central business district. Until March 2023, he spent the greater part of his day begging in the corner stores of the precinct. This changed when he was given an opportunity to be part of the Urban Space Management (USM) initiative which cleans […]

The proposed 300-bed Safe Space for homeless people in Green Point, Cape Town, is one step closer to being realised. This week, the North West Municipal Planning Tribunal voted to give permission for the temporary use of a part of a municipal depot. A municipal planning tribunal in Cape Town has given the go-ahead for […]

An incredible sheet of fog settled over Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday. Western Cape photographer ROBYN GWILT had a bird’s eye view to capture these amazing photos and video… “I stopped at Silvermine, at the top of Ou Kaapse weg to take a look and photograph the scene,” says Robyn. “Sadly only had my mobile […]

South Africa-born Elon Musk has extended his lead over France’s LVMH chairperson Bernard Arnault in the world’s richest person list. Musk, 52, who was born in Pretoria in South Africa, has seen his fortune skyrocket by $110 billion this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ALSO READ | What is the most common name for a newborn BOY in South Africa? […]

The Junior Springboks face a must-win clash against Argentina in the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday. Junior Springbok captain Paul de Villiers is eagerly anticipating his team’s third and final, must-win Pool C clash against Argentina in the 2023 World Rugby Under-20 Championship at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday, 4 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 (SA time). “We are well aware […]

The Outlier website has released its monthly grocery basket comparison for June 2023 – with some changes from previous months. Prices of 12 staple foods and products were collected from eight major South African retailers, namely: Makro, Woolworths, Spar, Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Food Lover’s Market and Boxer. MUST READ | SARS tax questions answered: What are the tax season deadlines? Previously, […]

Entrepreneurs in the tourism, hospitality and creative industries received a much-needed boost for their businesses when they were honoured at the second Durban Tourism Business Awards on Thursday, June 15… writes Nia Louw, Berea Mail. This year’s rickshaw-puller winner was 61-year-old Mjabuliseni Dlamini. He said the R50,000 prize money will help him to renovate his […]

A search for solutions to a foot sweat condition has seen a Vereeniging, Gauteng woman develop a treatment product that she now sells to others facing a similar challenge. Refiloe Mohono, 27, together with her business partner Optimist Philiso, 33, first embarked on the journey in 2018. ALSO READ: Lifehack: Hidden secrets of soaking your feet […]

A team of South African canoeing’s future stars, led by African Beach Games gold medallist Kwanda Mzolo, are preparing to take on the world in Auronzo, Italy, at the ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and Under 23 World Championships which begins on Wednesday. The team is made up of SA’s top junior and U23 girls and […]

Kaizer Chiefs may finally sign Thulani Serero, but Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly showing some interest in the 33-year-old midfielder. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TARGET THULANI SERERO Having spent the past decade abroad […]

To avoid paying administration fees to renew a vehicle licence disc online, motorists can make use of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) online service. The only fee charged is the R99 courier fee, which other online service providers also charge. “The R72 transaction fee, which has been referred to, is a legislated fee, which […]

Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Illuminating paraffin and LP Gas are also expected to decrease, with an increase in the price of both grades of diesel. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced […]

Proudly SA has launched a television commercial that puts the country’s future labour force (children) in the spotlight. The organisation has developed a television commercial which demonstrates the direct impact that consumers can have on the future of South Africa’s children if they buy and support homegrown products and services. ALSO READ: Child labour on farms […]

ROBLOX MEETS THE KAROO The official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, has just launched a brand new Roblox game set in the Cape Karoo to help promote tourism in the area and to also inspire tweens, teens and their families to explore the Western Cape this […]

With a subtropical climate, warm ocean waters and soft sandy beaches, East London and its surroundings is a popular year-round destination for many. Here’s a few places to visit the next time you’re in the area. MPONGO PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Why you should visit: A hidden treasure game reserve about 35km north-west of East London, is […]

Corporate SA is being challenged to pit their will and wits against each other… in what will be a WIN for the underprivileged! In the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love (which works to alleviate hunger and poverty) is reaching out to corporates with big hearts and powerful connections, inviting them to help set an […]

Dr Musa Mthombeni used his social media accounts to inform his fans of his success. Mthombeni claimed in his post that his wife, former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, and himself are now automatically specialists. Musa said that he was shocked by the results of his exams, and his wife Liesl Laurie had to corroborate this, […]

Randall Abrahams undoubtedly disappeared from the spotlight after dropping the mic on Idols SA, leaving many trying to connect the dots on his whereabouts. The celebrated media personality is best known as one of the Idols SA judges alongside Unathi Nkayi and Somizi Mhlongo. ALSO READ: Former ‘Idols SA’ judge Randall Abrahams appointed CEO at Primedia WHAT HAPPENED TO RANDALL […]

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books. That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. “I always imagined children reading my book in a classroom setting,” Machaka said. In 2019 […]

Heavenly Hermanus is THE place to visit on a weekend (or anytime really). The town boasts breathtaking views, gastronomic delights and even it’s own wine route! If you find yourself in the area, here’s a few things you MUST do… WINE TASTING IN HEMEL EN AARDE New #Tour in #Hermanus #DayTour https://t.co/fafKRLvBi2 Wine Hopper Day […]

With the rand taking a bit of a beating, South African travellers will be doing some serious soul-searching about their overseas holiday plans. But we’ve got great news for you! According to Antoinette Turner, GM Flight Centre South Africa, there are “plenty of countries where you can get great bang for your buck. Think affordable […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST CULINARY SHOW The Mzanzi Food & Drink Show is hurtling towards your events calendar fast, and it promises to be the biggest culinary show South Africa has ever seen. The food and drink festival, which will take place at the Kyalami Convention Centre in Gauteng, will integrate some of Mzansi’s previous events […]

Former Generations: The Legacy actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo plays the role of Kenzie Miyeni on Netflix’s Home Wrecker. ALSO READ: Letoya Makhene shares Brenda Fassie’s thoughts before she died [watch] ACTRESS LETOYA MAKHENE RETURNS TO SCREEN The talented actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo plays the role of a damaged woman Kenzie Miyeni and stars alongside Enhle Mbali and Nay Maps in Netflix’s Home […]

It’s not just the birds and the bees, but lions are at it too in South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park… as evidenced by a video that is going viral on social media. A front-row scene of two lions mating was captured by Claudia Nieuwkamp in the Kruger earlier this year. Posting the frolicking footage […]

It’s been snowing down in Africa, with several parts of Southern Africa in for a weekend winter wonderland. In South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, snow has blanketed Barkly East and surrounding areas, whilst in Lesotho, a light sprinkling of snow has transformed the Semonkong Lodge (recently featured in award-winning doc ‘There is Power in our […]